Ebola Outbreak Exposes Global Health System's Vulnerability The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has brought to light a sobering reality: despite years of progress, global health systems still struggle to contain and manage high risk outbreaks.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and national authorities have been racing against time to contain the spread of the virus, but their efforts have been hindered by inadequate contact tracing – a crucial tool in preventing further infections.
Contact tracing involves identifying individuals who have come into close proximity with someone infected with a contagious disease.